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clips221 · 03-04-2016, 07:26 AM

I'm to the point of installing the glass in my 37 Pickup and not having much luck. I have the original regulators. I actually have 2 sets. I set has tabs on the piece the window set in. these tabs are supposed to slide in the side felt pcs. the other set does not have the tabs.
I have new felt installed, the regulator with the tabs installed and cut a template out of cardboard to act as the glass. I figured out how to slide the glass in the door, front of glass down and rotate it to get it in the track. Problem is I can't figure out where the glass needs to be secured in the channel. Should the center of the glass be in the center of the glide channel?? Any help is appreciated.

Scott H in Wheaton · 03-04-2016, 08:12 AM

The metal window channel should come off the regulator.
The regulator without the channel gets installed in the door.
The glass gets installed into the metal channel with glass setting tape, outside the truck.
The glass/channel assembly goes into the door and then you maneuver it onto the regulator rollers.
I have a '36 pickup original glass that is still mounted on the metal channel. Will post a pic later of its location on the channel. Should be similar if not the same as your 37.

Vanspeed · 03-04-2016, 08:23 AM

Also interested in this. I am going to be doing this soon so I would also like to see where the glass is positioned on the channel.

Brendan · 03-04-2016, 08:37 AM

all i can say is it is not fun buy your self! get some help!

Scott H in Wheaton · 03-04-2016, 11:46 AM

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This is from 36 pickup

clips221 · 03-04-2016, 11:55 AM

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thanks a million

clips221 · 03-04-2016, 11:57 AM

the 2.25 side is the front I'm guessing?

Scott H in Wheaton · 03-04-2016, 12:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by clips221

the 2.25 side is the front I'm guessing?

yes, sorry I should have labeled front and rear.
I am assuming the measurements will be pretty close from 36 to 37

Heard · 03-04-2016, 04:58 PM

If the channel is mounted in the door without the glass, you can also just set the glass down in the channel and gently roll the window up. Move the glass fore or aft to suit yourself. Then just reach up in there with a marker and mark the glass where it meets the end of the channel.

This is what I did on my '36 coupe.

clips221 · 03-05-2016, 05:50 PM

so after fighting with the 1st door and accomplishing breaking the brand new door glass I figured the best thing I could do was walk away... everything went smoothly following the measurments, slid the glass in and rolled it up. the glass was 1/2 inch short from sealing in the front side felt. took it back out, was able to remove the glass and make adjustments, while reinstalling it "crack"..... crap!!!

banjoQ · 03-05-2016, 06:37 PM

My 37' cab has what I have heard refereed to as "smokers windows". These go to the top and slide forward to close completely. The intent was to have some window ventilation with protection from the elements. You mentioned you were not getting a seal on the front edge. You might want to take the regulators out and check the movement. Make sure you have the correct units. This job is a handful if you are learning as you go, go slowly. Good luck

kiwitony · 03-05-2016, 08:08 PM

As banjoQ said these windows roll back a couple of inches and then down, this is acomplished by a curved groove in the regulator that lines up with a post on the glass channel. if you dont have this post glass can move back and forword.What I do is put the window in and right up in the closed position, a helper to hold this is great,then install the glass channel without the bedding tape,wind the regulator up, insuring the grove and post engage untill it's holding up the glass, mark the ends of the channel on the glass and this is the right position it needs to be pull it all out and put the bedding tape in the channel and hammer over the window.Sometimes a minor adjustment is needed to get it perfect. hope this helps.Tony.

03-04-2016, 08:12 AM	#2
Scott H in Wheaton Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Wheaton, IL near Chicago Posts: 861	Re: installing glass in a 37 Pickup.. Help needed The metal window channel should come off the regulator. The regulator without the channel gets installed in the door. The glass gets installed into the metal channel with glass setting tape, outside the truck. The glass/channel assembly goes into the door and then you maneuver it onto the regulator rollers. I have a '36 pickup original glass that is still mounted on the metal channel. Will post a pic later of its location on the channel. Should be similar if not the same as your 37.

03-04-2016, 08:23 AM	#3
Vanspeed Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Suttons Bay, Mich. Posts: 3,385	Re: installing glass in a 37 Pickup.. Help needed Also interested in this. I am going to be doing this soon so I would also like to see where the glass is positioned on the channel. __________________ *Respecting and Resurrecting Ford Model A's.*

03-04-2016, 08:37 AM	#4
Brendan Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: At my kitchen table in Santa Rosa, Ca Posts: 2,903	Re: installing glass in a 37 Pickup.. Help needed all i can say is it is not fun buy your self! get some help! __________________ If it would have been a snake it would have bit ya! i can't spell my way out of a paper bag!

03-04-2016, 11:46 AM	#5
Scott H in Wheaton Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Wheaton, IL near Chicago Posts: 861	Re: installing glass in a 37 Pickup.. Help needed image.jpg This is from 36 pickup

03-04-2016, 11:55 AM	#6
clips221 Junior Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Piedmont SC Posts: 10	Re: installing glass in a 37 Pickup.. Help needed Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) thanks a million

03-04-2016, 11:57 AM	#7
clips221 Junior Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Piedmont SC Posts: 10	Re: installing glass in a 37 Pickup.. Help needed the 2.25 side is the front I'm guessing?

03-04-2016, 04:58 PM	#9
Heard Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Florida Posts: 588	Re: installing glass in a 37 Pickup.. Help needed If the channel is mounted in the door without the glass, you can also just set the glass down in the channel and gently roll the window up. Move the glass fore or aft to suit yourself. Then just reach up in there with a marker and mark the glass where it meets the end of the channel. This is what I did on my '36 coupe. __________________ Do I look like I have a plan B?

03-05-2016, 05:50 PM	#10
clips221 Junior Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Piedmont SC Posts: 10	Re: installing glass in a 37 Pickup.. Help needed so after fighting with the 1st door and accomplishing breaking the brand new door glass I figured the best thing I could do was walk away... everything went smoothly following the measurments, slid the glass in and rolled it up. the glass was 1/2 inch short from sealing in the front side felt. took it back out, was able to remove the glass and make adjustments, while reinstalling it "crack"..... crap!!!

03-05-2016, 06:37 PM	#11
banjoQ Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Pacifica, Ca. Posts: 299	Re: installing glass in a 37 Pickup.. Help needed My 37' cab has what I have heard refereed to as "smokers windows". These go to the top and slide forward to close completely. The intent was to have some window ventilation with protection from the elements. You mentioned you were not getting a seal on the front edge. You might want to take the regulators out and check the movement. Make sure you have the correct units. This job is a handful if you are learning as you go, go slowly. Good luck

03-05-2016, 08:08 PM	#12
kiwitony Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Whangaparaoa New Zealand Posts: 263	Re: installing glass in a 37 Pickup.. Help needed As banjoQ said these windows roll back a couple of inches and then down, this is acomplished by a curved groove in the regulator that lines up with a post on the glass channel. if you dont have this post glass can move back and forword.What I do is put the window in and right up in the closed position, a helper to hold this is great,then install the glass channel without the bedding tape,wind the regulator up, insuring the grove and post engage untill it's holding up the glass, mark the ends of the channel on the glass and this is the right position it needs to be pull it all out and put the bedding tape in the channel and hammer over the window.Sometimes a minor adjustment is needed to get it perfect. hope this helps.Tony.